Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf together with rapper Meek Mill and Sixers co-owner and entrepreneur Michael Rubin called for criminal justice reforms.
Several state lawmakers including Representatives Dwight Evans and Donna Bullock as well as Senator Larry Farnese joined the call to action at the National Constitution Center.
On Thursday, Gov. Wolf said the debate on how to fix Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system complicated. Over time, discussions changed and reflected the modern realities and problems in the current system.
The governor believe that they can improve the state’s criminal justice system to protect victims. They can also “end a cycle of incarceration that has left so many people feeling trapped, helpless, and without an opportunity to return to society” after their release from prison.
In addition, Gov. Wolf said Mill’s case put a spotlight on the state’s criminal justice system that it needs changes. He emphasized that the system must be “better and fairer for everyone” and “more focused on rehabilitation.”
Meek Mill is committed to speaking for the voiceless
On the other hand, Mill said he grew up in a neighborhood where young black men were constantly in contact with police. He knows that flaws of the criminal justice system.
